Let's forget what we have already invested in this idea. If we had to start over, would we consider the impact of local events as such a fundamental factor in destination validation? Not necessarily.
The effect of such events is often very conditional and does not always dictate the final choice.
For example, a neighborhood festival in Bouaké has no impact on the availability or prices of hotels in Abidjan for a business trip.
One must evaluate the actual scope of the event and its relevance to the reason for the trip, otherwise it is just noise.